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Ideal weight

Ideal weight for a 5 ft 3 in man

About 127 lb on average across four formulas.

Updated
Average of 4 formulas
127lb
Healthy BMI range
104–141lb
Lowest formula
124lb
Highest formula
133lb
Show the math
Devine = 50 kg + 2.3 × 3 in over 5 ft = 125 lb

Ideal weight formulas

FormulaPoundsKilograms
Devine (1974)125 lb56.9 kg
Robinson (1983)127 lb57.7 kg
Miller (1983)133 lb60.4 kg
Hamwi (1964)124 lb56.1 kg

Use it as a range, not a target

These formulas were built to estimate drug doses, not health goals. A weight you can keep, with good strength, energy and lab numbers, matters more than one number.

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Common questions

What is the ideal weight for a 5 ft 3 in man?

Four classic formulas average about 127 lb; the healthy BMI range is 104 to 141 lb.